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Overview

Established in 1875, the Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (Saint-Joseph University of Beirut) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Beirut (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Tripoli, Saïda and Zahlé. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (USJ) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Lebanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (USJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 149-year-old Lebanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Lebanese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name
Name (Non Latin) جامعة القديس يوسف
Name (English) Saint-Joseph University of Beirut
Acronym USJ
Founded 1875
Motto Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
For the greater glory of God
Colours White and blue
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Campus Location

Address Damascus Road
Beirut
1104-2020 Beirut
Lebanon
Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth Phone Number +961 (1) 421 000
Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth Fax Number +961 (1) 423 369
Other locations Tripoli, Saïda and Zahlé

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth.

Saint-Joseph University of Beirut: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported 10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
Not reported 10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth has more than 400 international students.

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Admission Office Admission Office

Rectorate, Damascus Road
Beirut 1104-2020
(1) 421000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Control Type Control Type

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth is a private higher education institution.


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Entity Type Entity Type

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth is a non-profit higher education institution.


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth has a Christian-Catholic affiliation (Jesuit - www.jesuit.org).


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Library University Library

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Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's main services:


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1875


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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